1991 Gazelle Champion Mondial AA special Dura Ace 7403 Groupset 56cm

Beautiful Gazelle Champion Mondial from my private collection for sale. The bike belonged to Jan Foesenek one of the best friends and cycling buddies from ex pro Johan van der Velde.

This gazelle AA special is build in 1991. It has all the expensive extra options that were possible; extra bottle fixing in the seattube, fixing for a pump, race tag holder and the chromed rearstays and dropouts. Only option that is missing is the chromed front fork. Framenumber is 1913115, which indicates 1991.

The bike is in a exceptional good condition. It has almost no visible damages. Sadly the toptube has a small dent from the handlebar that smashed into the tube. The frame itself is made out of sturdy Reynolds 531C tubes and decked out with a the last generation of the Dura Ace 7400 groupThe chrome is perfect, paint has some flaws. The groupset itself is in a perfect condition and and also still shifts perfect. Shifters have some wear as you can see in the pictures.

Sizing:

HS: 14.5 cm
TT: 56 cm
ST: 55 cm

Pictures:

Price: 560 GBP + additional shipping

Strange and really a bit 'not done' that you comment on my listing price, while you sell a frame with a clear dent in the toptube for the same price, where my frame is in almost mint condition. Not sure about the front fork either here. You can say this is a AA-special, but early Champion Mondials have better (handmade) quality in my opinion then late 1980s/1990s Gazelles. Anyway GLWS.

Really? You clearly don't know where you're talking about. This is a completely different league then the bike you are selling which isn't even worth half of the price of the bike I'm selling here. Good luck with your sale and please don't fuck up mine :)

Another lovely bike @HerrJ GLWS

Clear difference between early Gazelles from 1970s/ early 1980s then 1990s for anyone who knows a bit about Champion Mondials and the history of the factory Gazelle and how they made bikes. Indeed a complete different league.

I'd be happy with either of your gazelles but the price difference may come down to your groupset. 7400 Dura Ace is sought after stuff, and while 600 arabesque is still pretty good it's easier to get hold of and on evilbay it sells at a much lower price.

I think the 1980 mint frame versus a 1991 frame with a dent is the main difference.

Arabesque has nice artwork in my opion. Dura-Ace 7400 is nothing more special and one of the first index shifter systems, which didn't work very well.

Chainrings has clear wear and tear (+ 30 Euro). Mine is still very good. This tires needs to be changed (+ 35 Euro), mine are NOS, even time period correct.

So next time, think twice before commenting others prices. Thanks.

:)

7400 works great. It's sought after. It's iconic.

Think twice before being an obnoxious and unlikable seller.

lol

The 7400 is something more special.

@HerrJ another lovely Gazelle from a top seller. Can't go wrong with Dura-Ace 7400, iconic stuff.

Really digging this AA-special, basically the same as my TVM with a different fork.

Stalking this one!

Now, now children. They are both lovely bikes. A bike is worth, ultimately, what someone will pay for it, if a seller doesn't agree, then keep the bike. Anyone else's opinion on value is just that, an opinion, and irrelevant unless they are buying. I have a very nice aa special frame, early 90's I reckon. Lovely, but not Italian.( That should put the cat amongst the pigeons!)

Dutch handmade bikes are generally speaking from the same quality as handmade Italian steel. Pretty often they are even better. Italian bikes and parts have the shine, but in Holland function comes first and then the looks. In Italy it is the other way around sometimes unfortunately. Of course, there are very very nice and good Italian works of art, don't get me wrong here. Dutch steel is underrated in price, while Italian steel is overrated quite some times. It's also a matter of culture. Calvinism (decent, simple, clean) versus Catholicism (great looks)? :)

Amen.

GLWS.

The craftsmanship on the best Italian frames surpasses the best of the Dutch I'm afraid. My Champion Mondial is a lovely frame but both my Gios Super Record and my Pinarello Montello are way ahead of it in ride quality. There is an indefinable something that makes a bike a great ride and in my long riding experience it has been Italian frames which have provided this great ride most often. This is my experience and of course, in terms of looks......
The Dutch frames I like best are Italian made! Also, campagnolo is wonderfully functional, generally very well engineered and, of course, looks great.

Comparing bikes is hard. Even the weather can make the feeling different of course. Tires, saddle, handlebar, brake levers. Like a plectrum which can make a guitar sound totally different. Anyway, I'm not going to question your opinion, but which Dutch frames did you ride?

Hey guys, at the end of the day there just bikes perhaps you both should keep and ride them, I myself own an 80's gazelle so know a little about how it feels to ride and what its like, Both the 600 and Dura are great groupsets (one looks much nicer in my opinion) but neither where in the minds when this bike was designed but I must say you both chose well anyhow, I'm sure someone would pay more than your both asking so maybe both bikes under priced in the end, as for top Italian frames and their makers its not just about style and looks' its their life, dedication and passion which produce these wonderful machines and as much as I love my Gazelle it doesn't even come close......

You do compare a small factory in The Netherlands (small and with great craftsmanship in 1970s), with small custom frame builders in Italy. You should compare small custom frame builders in Italy with the same group in The Netherlands.

Also you talk about (late) 1980s Gazelle. If I had to pick a bike from late 1980s/1990s I wouldn't choose a Gazelle (still a 'best buy' probably!) to be honest. I consider Champion Mondials from 1970s better bikes (and very good compared to bikes from the same era). But also in the 1970s there where better (ok ok, also personal preference) Dutch options then Gazelle.

What about those famous and great British TI-Raleigh 753 team bikes (Zoetemelk, Raas etc.), how do they compare with Italian bikes from the same era?

If it's Calvinism vs Catholicism then presumable Italian frames are also better at sex.

Uhm... and the Dutch frames are more reliable, yes. Function (sex for reproduction, stable family life) comes first for the Calvinist. That's why you see a lot of broken shiny steel Bianchi's around the Internet and a lot of unbreakable Gazelle Champion Mondials still going strong. ;)

...but broken on the inside

What are you guys on about?

@HerrJ Would you consider splitting? I'm interested in RD, brakes, seatpost, wheels, cassette and crankset.

Catholics being better in bed.

Be careful with the chrome parts on Italian bikes, are frequently a weak part of the Italian bikes. Really, check the inside for rust.